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Who the Pistol Shrimp are: Peru’s Prospect League club, home at Schweickert Stadium
Founded in 2019, the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp compete in the Prospect League’s Western Conference, Northwest Division as a collegiate wood‑bat club [2][4]. Home games are staged at Schweickert Stadium at Veterans Memorial Park, 2600 Plank Road in Peru, putting fans close to the field [1][6].The ballpark’s seating is around 575, keeping the atmosphere tight and lively [4]. The organization operates as Pistol Shrimp Baseball, LLC in the Illinois Valley area [3]. For schedules, rosters, and stats, supporters can turn to the team’s site and the league’s hub throughout the summer [5][2].